How to Clean Out & Organize Your Paperwork

NoraleeAugust 7, 2018

Paper! This is a big one for lots of us and it’s one area where clutter not only causes mess, but can actually cost you money and time. Keeping on top of bills and being able to find important documents when you need them reduces the possibility of mishaps like late fees and getting a routine set streamlines the paperwork process. So, let’s think about this assignment as a investment – clear it out, set it up and permanently reap the rewards of less stress!

The goals of whatever process you set up are simple: spend the least amount of time processing what comes in and keep the minimum amount of paper. Today, spend some time to determine a process and schedule to use moving forward and you’ll be set for the year ahead.

One of the simplest and most overlooked aspects of being organized is getting your computer files organized. Every time you have to dig around for a document you can’t find or have to do unnecessary clicks to access a folder, you are not as productive as you could be. Let’s look at some good practices for keeping your files and documents neat, in folders and easily searchable and accessible.

The idea of organizing files and documents goes back to the good-old-days of filing cabinets and paper.